Delaware Administrative Code
Title 1 - Authorities, Boards and Commissions
700 - Delaware State Fire Prevention Commission
710 - Ambulance Service Regulations
Section 710-23.0 - Delaware Paramedic's EMT Certification

Universal Citation: 1 DE Admin Code 710-23.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 3, September 1, 2024

23.1 A paramedic licensed in the State of Delaware in good standing as recognized by OEMS, shall be recognized by the Commission as a Delaware EMT while in the performance of their daily employment and shall not require an EMT certification or recertification application for the purpose of 16 Del.C. § 6711(a)(3).

23.2 Paramedics riding with the volunteer fire/ambulance service, shall use their paramedic identification to provide proof of certification.

23.3 A paramedic licensed in the State of Delaware may apply for Delaware EMT certification on forms provided by the Commission provided that:

23.3.1 The applicant is a member in good standing of a Delaware fire department, an ambulance company, a private ambulance provider, or any other group, business, or industry authorized or recognized by the Commission to provide BLS or ambulance service within the State.

23.3.2 The applicant is currently a paramedic licensed in the State of Delaware.

23.3.3 The Chief, CEO, or head of the respective organization sponsoring the applicant signs the application.

23.3.4 The applicant submits documentation of successfully completing the current Delaware BLS protocol examination or successfully complete the current Delaware BLS protocol examination.

23.3.5 The applicant provides a copy of their current CPR/AED Certification card approved by the Commission.

23.3.6 The applicant is compliant with criminal history background check pursuant to 16 Del.C. § 6712.

23.4 Recertification

23.4.1 A paramedic licensed in the State of Delaware as recognized by OEMS, currently certified by Commission as a Delaware EMT may apply for recertification as a Delaware EMT if:
23.4.1.1 The applicant submits a request for recertification to the Commission documenting completion of the following requirements:
23.4.1.1.1 The applicant is currently a paramedic licensed in the State of Delaware as recognized by OEMS as required for certification.

23.4.1.1.2 The applicant has a current CPR/AED certificate card, approved by the Commission.

23.4.1.1.3 Completion of the approved application form provided by the Commission.

23.4.1.2 The applicant for recertification is a member in good standing of a Delaware fire department, an ambulance organization, a private ambulance provider or any other group business or industry certified or recognized by the Commission to provide BLS ambulance service within the State.

23.4.1.3 The Chief, Chief Executive Officer, President, or head of the respective organization signs the application.

23.4.1.4 The applicant submits documentation of successfully completing the current Delaware BLS protocol examination or successfully complete the current Delaware BLS protocol examination.

23.4.1.5 The applicant for recertification has not previously had their Delaware EMT certification or paramedic license revoked. Previous suspension of a Delaware EMT certification or paramedic license may be grounds for denial of recertification.

23.5 Discontinued Paramedic Employment

23.5.1 The Commission will issue a Delaware EMT Card to paramedics that have satisfactorily discontinued their employment with New Castle County EMS, or Kent County EMS, or Sussex County EMS, or the Delaware State Police.

23.5.2 The applicant must apply on an EMT certification/recertification application within 6 months from last day of employment with 1 of the above listed organizations:

23.5.3 The applicant must be a member in good standing of a Delaware fire department, an ambulance organization, a private ambulance provider, or any other group, business, or industry certified or recognized by Commission to provide BLS or ambulance service in the State.

23.5.4 The applicant must submit a copy of their CPR/AED healthcare provider card (as approved by the Commission).

23.5.5 The applicant must submit a copy of their National Registry Card (if individual does not have National Registry card, they can provide a copy of their paramedic identification card).

23.5.6 The applicant must submit a copy of documentation from their previous employer stating that at the time of separation from employment they were compliant with the background requirements of 16 Del.C. § 6712.

23.5.7 If there have been more than 6 months from the last day of employment with 1 of the organizations listed in 23.5.1, the applicant will be required to follow the reciprocity policy.

23.6 When an EMT recertification is required, if the applicant is not employed as a paramedic, the applicant will be required to follow the requirements of recertification as described in this regulation.

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